Peloton VS Echelon EX5s VS NordicTrack S22i! Battle Royal!
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- A review comparing the Peloton, Echelon EX5s, and NordicTrack S22i. Covers topics such as resistance, quality, user interface, and more!
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Great work, man. I'm constantly blown away by your level of detail, your balanced but fair reviews, and your concise delivery. I was narrowing in on Echelon, and this review put me over the edge. Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much Vambah! It is comments like this that motivate me to keep creating so I do very much appreciate it! Whatever you decide to go with, I hope you love it!
I love the way you do your reviews, 100% transparent! Keep up with the good work 🙌🏻
Thank you so much Amanda! That is exactly what I am going for so thank you for saying that! Keeping at it! 😀
Great review... best I've seen so far. Loved that you were not afraid to tell it like it is and I really liked that you methodically compared each category by category. Exactly what I was looking for. Now I'm going to look at your individual videos for these bikes for some more insight. Thanks.
Thank you so much Justin! That is my approach when I create these reviews so glad it is appreciated! Best of luck finding the best option for you!
Thanks so much Travis for your reviews. You're the one who convinced me to get the Peleton. I ordered the Peleton Plus yesterday. Given that the old Peleton beat out the other two, the Peleton Plus will likely really blow them away.
Before I ran into your videos, I was considering the Nordic Track S22i.
I look forward to your Peloton Plus review. I know you are recovering from your injury.
Thank you so much SomeCleverGuy! So glad the videos helped you figure out what was best for you! Did my first ride today in a few months (Very light ride) and it went well! Looking forward to that Peloton Plus coming in so I can review it!
Solid work Travis. I had been waiting for this review and you did not disappoint. Money isn’t the determining issue but the cage/clip in option is and that’s why the echelon is the bike for my family. We have my wife and I, plus 2 growing boys who are going to be riding in a year or so, and not having to have shoes for everyone is a huge factor, and saving some coin doesn’t hurt. Thanks for your work on this!
Glad to help and thank you so much Rich! My goal is always to try and help people figure out the best decision for them so your comment makes my day! Hope the family loves it! Thanks again!!!
Best review I've seen so far. I was leaning towards the s22, glad you explained the differences!
Thank you and glad to help! Hope whatever you decide to go with works out perfect!
First of all, let me say that your analysis and comparisons are excellent. Thank you so much. You absolutely have hit the nail on the head about Nordic Track! My experience with this bike has been a total nightmare! Broke down rather easily. Waiting for parts is taking forever. Very poor customer support. Would love to hear your opinion of the Bowflex Velacore as well! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much Selvy! Sorry to hear you had problems with your NordicTrack. Mine is still broke as well so I feel your pain! As far as the Velocore goes... it has been ordered! It looks like it is still roughly 6 weeks until delivery though but I will start working on a review as soon as I get it!
Travis - just wanted to say thanks for all the help on picking a bike. I just starting riding at CycleBar in January and really was enjoying it - the COVID happened and it all came to a halt. I was hoping to get back to the gym but in Florida even after they reopened it wasn't the best option. I have never been a gym equipment at home person as I always think they turn into things to hang things on but when I knew I couldn't go back - I had to find another option.
I came across your videos about 6 weeks ago and really appreciate the great breakdowns that you gave for all these bikes. I was lucky enough to find an Echelon Sport in stock at WM so I just bought it. But after a few classes with from the breakdowns you had, I realized the Peloton was what I really wanted. So I decided to order one and was lucky as it only took a few weeks to be delivered. One week of rides later and I have to agree with what you say - it comes with a cost but there is a difference - Echelon classes were good - but Peloton were a good step higher. I also really like the resistance breakdown from 0-100 opposed to 0-32 - I understand it just a different ratio but being able to add a couple as you do your ride is great. The quality of the bike is a great too - you get what you pay for and was a huge step up from Echelon's entry level bike (which I would expect it to be)
So thanks for the breakdown and all the other videos on accessories and tips. It is appreciated!!
Doug
Thank you so much Doug! It always makes my day when I hear that my videos helped someone out. I also like it when my reviews seem to reflect what viewers experience and my opinions are not too far off! Everything you said I agree with. They might be small details but they are those small things that odd up for a better experience. So happy to hear your Peloton came in quick and you are loving it! Keep at it and thanks again!
So freaking helpful! Thanks for the candor and noting how nany features come down to personal preference. I've been flirting with the Echelon for a while now and this helped me finalize my decision.
So glad you did this I was about to buy the s22i because I liked the resistance that it does it for you! But now I’m going with the peloton, also I’m 4ft10 so I really appreciated you showing the height I couldn’t find anyone talking about that! Big help
Awesome! So happy it helped Katie! Yeah, I would recommend looking at 4-way adjustable models and checking what they say for supported heights. Hope you can find a great option!
Thank you so much! Great review. I’ve been going back and forth with all 3 of these bikes and now after watching, I know exactly which one is for me;)
My pleasure and this is exactly what I love to hear! I am happy it helped you with your decision and hope you love it!
Thanks Travis. Been waiting for this review. Very helpful!!
No problem and love hearing that it was helpful! Have a great one Troy!
This far most the best comparison video I have ever seen. Good job 👏🏼
Thank you Kate! I really appreciate that!
This was so helpful as we try to decide which bike is right for us! Appreciate your thorough review.
Wonderful to hear and thank you so much Shanna! Best of luck with your decision!
Stellar video man! Thanks for the in depth review. I was looking at the NordicTrack, but I am now going to look closer at the other options.
Thank you!!! I did create a new video on the newer S22i model so check that out. Best of luck finding the best option for you!
Travis, this is an outstanding video comparison that I really wish you had done 6 months ago before I made a bike purchase! LOL!!! I purchased an I22 from Nordic Track, and love it, but I really wanted a Peloton. I got the I22 mainly because of a $400 cost savings at the time. Either way, I find myself using the Peloton app for some of my workouts because I like them better; and using the IFIT Workouts for the ‘road’ workouts. Thus far I have not had a negative experience with customer service, and God willing, I never will! Once again, great comparisons!
Thank you so much Tee E! I actually planned to get this video out much earlier and was waiting for the S22i to get repaired but it never happened and I moved forward as is. So glad you liked it! Honestly, it sounds like you have a great setup. All the benefits of the iFit and scenic rides you get with the S22i but able to use Peloton when you feel like that. I like it! Glad to hear it has been a good setup and I hope it stays that way too!!!
Great review. You kept it concise and made me watch it all the way through lol. Thank you!
Haha! Thank you so much Daysi! Have a good one!
You nailed it. Own the NotdicTrac. Love the features (outdoor rides and incline specifically) and it would be tough to give them up now BUT the bike was out of service for 6 of the first 14 months we owned the bike. Had the exact struggles you describe getting support (multiple parties- multiple calls).
Thanks Craig! Hopefully they fix their support structure so more people can confidently get into there products!
Thank you for this great, in-depth review! It’s been very helpful, I appreciate you!
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment Mindy! Means a lot!!!
Great review for a newbie. You have laid out the pros and cons without any bias. Thanks so much
Thank you so much Dan! Glad to help and Really appreciate the kind comment!
great information on 3 bikes. I like the features of the NordicTrack S22i with the outdoor rides and incline functionality. I'm a runner, so I've have the NordicTrack X22i for several years. For the most part, it's been a good piece of equipment. I've seen some things about NordicTrack similar to what you mentioned so I will take it out of the mix and look at Peloton and Echelon.
Thanks Rebekah! Good luck finding the best bike for you!
Agree 💯 % with the Peloton studio classes & instructors! The main reason why I bought mine!! Can not express how much I enjoy and definitely pushes myself more with every ride!
It is something special! Glad to hear you are loving it!
Excellent content, you have helped us narrowed it down to either the P or. E, leaning towards the E mainly because of the there pedals
Thank you so much Ron and very happy the video was helpful! Good luck with your decision!
Amazing review, thank you. I was 6 minutes in you helped me chose the best bike 🚴 for me. Really appreciate the time and effort to put this comparison review together, cheers 👍
My pleasure and thank you so much for the kind words Narrindar! So glad it helped you figure out the best option for you!
Thanks for the reviews! I knew nothing about all three of them. I have decided to go with the Echelon EX5s
My pleasure! I hope you love it!
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I enjoy the Echelon the best from the community perspective, live rides dont have 1000's of people so more motivating to me
Harrison Petropolis, I never paid attention to the leaderboard when I used a Peloton bike at the gym until I joined the Echelon FB page.
Good point Harrison!
Okay, my decision has been made! Your reviews are so helpful Travis. I'm going with Peloton and I was set with Nordic track. Thank you!
Thank you so much Joan! Glad to hear the videos helped and I hope you love the Peloton!
Great review and very informative, thanks!
My pleasure! Thank you Karen!
Thank you for this review! I was 100% ready to buy a Nordictrack after testing out a friends a few times. Even though I had no intentions of buying a Peloton, I came across this video and you changed my mind. Five weeks in and I absolutely LOVE my Peloton. There is no comparison in the quality of instructors, and the workout that I get on the Peloton vs the iFit library on Nordictrack. The bike seat is considerably more comfortable (IMO), and I love the clip in shoes. No regrets with the Peloton!
Thank you so much for sharing! My goal is to help people make the best decision for them and this comment makes my day! So glad you are loving it!!!
Nordictrack may be listening. They are offering a NEW s22i for 2022 with better saddle, hybrid clipless and cage pedals and better sound system. My s22i is still in the 30 day period and needed some software love to recognize HR monitor. It also is confused as to where level is on its incline system (when it says 0 degrees the bike is at -4 or -5 degrees). Customer support has been good, but they can only do so much with software issues. With such a high emphasis on software I would expect a better product and quality control so everything worked out of the box.
Great job with your honest, detailed reviews
Thank you Jessica! I really appreciate the kind comment!
Thank you so much for these eviews and comparisons. It was super helpful to us as we were deciding. We chose the Echelon 5S and are waiting for our ship date, hoping to have it by the end of the month, which will be a solid 5 weeks. We chose it because Peloton just isn’t in the budget, we aren’t invested in that platform either. The Echelon community seems pretty supportive and active (at least on Facebook) and between the two year app discount and the military pricing it was WAY less expensive than Peloton but more robust than other choices. We didn’t really want the incline/decline feature in the Nordictrack version and were nervous about the quality issues we’ve seen. So, fingers-crossed that we get the bike “built on a Wednesday” and our shipper doesn’t drop it on the way to our house.
So glad to hear you were able to get a great deal through the Military discount! I didn't know they offered that so great to hear! Hope it comes in soon and love you it. Thanks Jessica!!!
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Thanks for putting this together. My Peloton comes next week.
Glad to! Congrats on the Peloton and hope you love it!
Amazing video! I liked and subscribed :) I also appreciate that you didn’t start the video with “please like and subscribe”, but that you started your review and about 3min into the video is when you mentioned that the videos take a long time to make and that we could really help you by pushing like button. Anyways, the bikes. I heard Peloton recently (May 2021) got rid of their old scenic routes completely, and replaced them with bad/boring/choppy guided scenic routes with no leaderboard. The extra downside is that the new guided rides can only be accessed with the more expensive monthly membership and can only be used while on the bike or treadmill (can’t be accessed on the app). I feel like they handled this poorly but as someone who is trying to decide between Nordictrack and Peloton, it makes me kinda want to choose Peloton. The scenic routes on the Nordictrack is so appealing to me but Peloton seems like a better option overall, and if they are making the effort to update their scenic rides then it would push them ahead of Nordictrack IMO. Have you tried the Peloton’s new scenic rides? What do you think?
Hello Mackenzie! Yeah, I don't think it's fair to tell people to like and subscribe before they have any idea if the content is good or not! 😀 So, you bring up good points about some people (Peloton Digital) being impacted and that is too bad. Makes me wonder where they are going with this. I have played with the new guided scenic rides and I like them. They are not as fluid as iFit and Peloton has some work to do make them end to end enjoyable, but it is a good start. Peloton being Peloton, I am sure if they want to, they can make those rides amazing. My concern is that since they launched the 3 new guided scenic rides, nothing else has came out. I want to see them build a large inventory of those rides and keep improving every video. As of right now, hard to say where they are going with this. ruclips.net/video/XkyjPU4Bq5U/видео.html
I was a Peloton owner but sold and bought a Nordic Track S22i and have not looked back. I use to bike (centuries, tours, etc..) and do Spin classes in studio to train aerobically. Now older and I moved to a Peloton which is a quality product, great bike, great screen, ... its great at everything it does. But I wanted more control of of my workout... I wanted digital control not an inconsistent turn of the knob. As Travis points out NT does things the others don't which leads me to ride the NT 3x the Peloton and get a much better work out, the workout I choose: The iFit S22i ride videos from around the world are fantastic and very engaging so I look forward to riding more; you can follow the instructor for incline and resistance or you can choose your own incline and resistance... I tend to not "follow the insructor" setting my incline at 1.5% and then digitally targeting the resistance to the Watt output I want (225 watts ex.) or to reach a Heart Rate I want... 140BPM for 3mins for example. So I get the workout I want: 5x 4min @ 135bpm with 3 mins rest in between for example. This is all very simple with the timers and digital controls on the S22i while the scenery and instructor keep you engaged. The resistance can be controled by the up/down button or the touch screen jumping down from 22 (hard) to 8(easy).
The integrated fan and front tray is great as well. I have experienced software glitches but NT seems active with updates and help as was Peloton. I do also use the ranking system to see how I perform against my peers M/W/All, Age Groups, Community Groups for Ride Avg Watts, Calories Burned, .. You can also compare against your past similar rides to see how much you have improved. The key take away for me is I'm USING this machine daily and it's helping me meet my fitness goals, Peloton wasn't.
The S22i is Great Today and I look foward, with digital updates, to great future added functions.
Great feedback Ron! I am sure this will help others on the fence so thank you for sharing!
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Thank you Travis! Perfect video! I haven't decided yet, but at least I know what I am getting myself into :)
Haha! No problem at all! Thank you Ramsey and I hope whatever you decide turns out to be great!
Thank you! I honestly did not know which bike to pick, your video was so helpful. I really, really want those scenic trainer motivated ride...like really but I do not want to spend even a minute on hold to fix issues from several different vendors...ugh disappointing. I wish Peloton would add those kind of scenic rides but I guess you can't have everything but for the cost you should!!
It is tough! You take a bit of a gamble when you get the Nordictrack, but I will say that people that get working ones seem to love them. If that is where your interests are, go with the model you like! Any shops have them locally so you can use their return policy if problems do come up?
Beauty! Thanks a lot for this video - currently in the market for a spin bike and there is so much to consider.
Thank you so much Jess! There are a lot of options these days! Best of luck finding the right one for you!
Incredible review. The best I’ve heard. Well done and thanks.
Wow! Really appreciate that Leslie!
I’m so glad I saw this was leaning towards the Nordic track. But now I’m leaning toward the echelon- don’t want to deal with the issues that everyone seems to have! Love your reviews they have all been very informative
Thank you so much Jenn! Glad to hear the videos have been helpful and you are figuring out the best option for you!
I was so undecided but now I’m going with a peloton. Thank you for this awesome comparison.
My pleasure and glad it helped out! Hope you love it!
We went with a Peloton, and let me just say I had not ever taken a spin class, like EVER. Were we insane to get one based on that , perhaps but I LOVE IT! But I did a class in the showroom and I was HOOKED ! I absolutely love it and get excited everyday to do a ride! The trainers are amazing, and I love the super variety of classes. We got the Bike + and I love all the different options to work out. There is a reason Peloton has a cult following !
Wonderful to hear Kristen! I love hearing when someone finds the right bike for them and it turns out to be an amazing fit. Enjoy!
Great review thanks and answered some burning questions for me
Thank you and so glad to hear it helped!
Thanks for the excellent review. I am sidelined from outdoor cycling because of an accident. I am looking for a quality bike that will give me a good cardio workout. This video gives me some options and knowledge about the pros and cons of each bike.
So glad to hear it helped and hope you are back at it and feeling fantastic as soon as possible! Thanks Delmar!
This is so, so helpful. The topics in here are comprehensive and just overall very informative. Thank you!
No problem at all and glad to help! Thank you so much for the kind comment E K!
Great review! I love the Peloton classes over Echelon classes. I actually take more Peloton classes than Echelon classes. I have the EX5.
Very nice! With the EX5, does the cadence work with the Peloton app as the bike is delivered? (If you are using the that feature)
Excellent review Travis. I will second what you said about the fit of the Nordictrack s22i. We got ours a month ago and my wife and four kids love it. They range in height from 5’7” to 6’ tall. I am 6’3” tall with a little bit longer torso. Think torso length of someone who is 6’4” and legs of someone who is 6’2”. This bike does not fit me at all. When I raise up the seat height to were I need it, the seat is to far forward. I slid the seat as far back as it can go, which is not far, since it has only two inches of travel. I also moved the seat itself as far back as it could go on its rails and it is still two inches or so too close to the handlebars. If you are taller, like Travis mentioned, I would be cautious about getting one without somehow trying it out for fit first. The cycle is really heavy, 204 pounds, so if for whatever reason you can’t use it, returning it would take some effort.
Other things worth noting. The family loves the outdoor rides more than the trainer led studio rides. If you have many people riding the same cycle as we do, raising and lowering the handlebars each time is a pain because of the weight of the big screen attached to the bars. Not a deal breaker, but worth mentioning.
The handlebars and screen wobble a little bit when you are riding. The plastic sleeve on the bike frame that the handlebar post slides into is bigger than it should be. We get side to side rocking and front to back rocking even with the knob tightened as far as it will go. With normal riding it isn’t too bothersome, but if you are out of the saddle and really going at it, it will probably bother you.
If you have multiple people using the bike, like we do, remember to switch to your profile on iFit before you get started on a ride. The first couple of weeks we had people “donating” workouts to other family members weekly totals because they forgot to switch over to their own profile. We would all laugh when we heard somebody screaming from the basement that they had just put an hours ride on somebody else’s profile.
As you mentioned, the customer service is not the best. When I called the customer service number to talk about my issues with the bike, they transferred me to technical support. After being on hold for quite awhile, 20ish minutes, the person i talked to was nice enough but shouldn’t have been taking tech calls. The person didn’t know what a saddle was and didn’t know how the seat(saddle) connected to the seat post on their own product. I am not trying to bash them on this point, I just think that the technical expert should know more about their cycle than I do.
Keep up the good work
Great comment and thank you for the feedback Milo! I am going to heart this comment so others can see it easier because it has some great points people should consider. Thanks again!
Excellent Reviews , thank you so much!
Glad to do it! Thank you so much Delancy!
Great review! Thanks so much. I have been doing extensive research on the Peloton and the Echelon. I think, when people are in the fence, they go with the Peloton solely due to the status factor. You know, buying stuff you're not sure you want with money you don't quite have, to impress people you really don't like. That said, it is a solid bike. From what I can see though, and this may be due to Civid, pre-assembly has been shoddy in many cases and their customer service is so overwhelmed it borders on crappy right now. That could also be said of most of these companies. Covid has really stretched a lot of companies thin. In regards to Peloton though, I think they are having to pump our more bikes than they are are capable of. Especially when pumping out the original version as fast as possible before the Bike + came out. Lot of people were pissed that their 30 day trial expired over a month before they even received their bike and I'm sure peloton was not ignorant to this fact. I would be interested in some recent reviews on each companies Customer Service Departments and how they compare.
I think you are right. All home gym equipment companies are being pushed to their limits right now. This shows in different ways but complaints about delivery, order delays, and customer support problems seem to have increased as a result. I don't have a way to create a good video on this because I don't have enough time in with each customer support. Wish I could though!
The best review I’ve seen so far on my journey Travis! I had been leaning toward the Nordictrac and heard that some owners experienced a wobbling in the bike when riding hard. Your video is the first time I’ve heard about the other quality issues. I have a question in regards to something different. I live in a rural area where data speeds can be intermittent. Which bike would I be happiest with assuming a completely offline experience?
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. If you are going to be offline, I would stay away from any of the "connected fitness" options. So the attached monitor bikes. Not because they are bad, but a large part of their premium price is the attached monitor and the content you can get through it which you would not be taking advantage of. I have not tested this bike myself, but in that price range is the M3i. People say really good things and it is a premium bike. There are obviously a lot of options at lower price points, but near that S22i price point is this bike. amzn.to/3peslna
Hope that helps!
Thank you for this review. It helps a lot!
You’re welcome and glad it helped!!!
Thanks for your honest feedback regarding Nordic Track and customer support.
My pleasure! Thanks Elizabeth!
Dang it! I was hoping to be talked into an Echelon, but looks like I am shelling out the big bucks for a Peloton! Great review! It was very helpful!
Sorry! Peloton is a great option but if you wanted some other ideas, here a couple affordable options you may like as well:
Stryde: ruclips.net/video/DIN_WWCmFCI/видео.html
Pro-Form: ruclips.net/video/iLmygpOvjhI/видео.html
Excellent video, by the way .. thanks a lot. I eventually went with the EX5S (since I found one at Best Buy - they seem to be out of stock everywhere else...)
Awesome and glad to help! Hope you love it Chuck!
great content! Thank you! We have watched a bunch of these comparison videos, and yours were the best. Too many others were clearly created by insiders with a specific bias.
Thank you so much Kevin of Parker! I try my very best to present information and not steer people to a product so your comment means a lot!
Travis - great review. Helped me make up my mind. Just purchased ex5s today.
Thank you Zach and congratulation! I hope you love it!
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I apprieciate the your honesty and input. That was an excellent review! We have been trying to decide on what bikes for a couple weeks now, and have no knowledge on any of the bikes. Your review was very helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and purchase the bikes! Also thanks for showing the little one. We have one too and was wonder if (it) could ride too. Do you know if Pelton have Christmas sales? 🤣
Thank you so much Jennifer! This one made me smile so I appreciate that! My daughter loves riding with me and begs to be in my videos so was happy to include her! I have not heard if they are going to run any deals. I think they have in the past, but with the crazy amount of backorders they have... I would be a little surprised if they offer deals at this point. Good luck and hope you are able to find your perfect bike!
Have you gotten your S22 fixed yet ? Like you I am drawn toward the Nordic trek on maps ride but don't want to stuck with a broken bike , my only way to purchase S22 is from a third party with a strong return policy
Yup, I have a video about it (pros and cons) but it took many months. Seems to be working fine now though.
I bought the Nordic Track S221. 6ft 2 inc 300lb. I like the defined street route ride (I could make a course I could finish as a beginner), and I like the instructor led rides.
Very nice! I should have played more with the street route. I honestly did not get into it too much. Glad to hear you are enjoying it Rod!
This was awesome
I liked the ending.
The workout was awesome. I could see you straining in the suicides. Cool!
Thank you so much Allan!
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Thanks for a great review! Just purchased my Peloton and my family and I LOVE IT so far. The customer service has honestly been so helpful. I've actually never dealt with a company that checks in and makes sure things are running ok and are on top of everything. The guys who came to install it were so helpful and professional and even text me later the day to make sure everything was running ok. I'm so glad we went with peloton. The classes get me excited to work out and the trainers motivate me to push harder. I love it!
Wonderful! So happy everything has worked out so well end to end! Congrats and hope it continues to be perfect for you!
You do a very good job with these spin bike reviews, Travis (and that's coming from someone who is not easy to please)! A head-to-head comparison of three complex machines, across half a dozen feature categories, and all in 17 minutes is pretty damn impressive. (I've watched other reviews that went on longer than that for a single bike, and didn't cover as much ground.)
That said, and contrary to your comment at 11:22, do seem to be a Peleton guy. (Not that that's a bad thing, but you say as much in the title of your June review of the Nordictrack S22i.) 😃 This is not a big deal for me, because I recognize we all have implicit biases that unconsciously shape our opinions and attitudes. The Peleton is well beyond my financial reach, and so I will likely purchase the Schwinn IC4, once I can pull the money together, because that seems to have the best combination of features I want, build quality and price. I just wanted you to know I very much appreciate all the hard work you put into your reviews. Thank you, and stay safe!
S Rowe! This is one of those comments that I will hang on to! Honestly, I have worked hard to improve on so many fronts of the RUclips creation process and your comment touches on many things I have put a lot of focus on. So thank you for your comments. Seriously, it means a lot!
Haha! You may have me on the Peloton thing! At heart I am a Peloton guy or at least I think they are best, but that doesn't mean they are the only option or the best option for everyone. So I guess what I meant was that I was trying to be as unbiased as possible and just share information. But you got me there! 😀
Glad to hear you have narrowed down the right bike for you! The IC4 is a good one! Thanks again and you stay safe as well!
I’ve seen people use the Schwinn IC4 along with the digital membership of Peloton. You probably already know about that, but just in case. I’m pretty impressed with the Peloton app and the monthly fee is a fraction of the bike membership fee. Also, I just noticed that Best Buy is offering $200 off the Schwinn IC4 right now. Who knew Best Buy has spin bikes?? ;)
I was planning to order the Nordic Track, but after watching your video, I think I'll change my mind and go with the Peloton. Thank you for the excellent video, subscribed.
The NordicTrack has some nice features but I don't blame ya one bit for switching. I do have the Pro-Form review coming out an about an hour if you wanted to see another example of an iFit enabled bike.
EXCELLENT review 👍. Thank you!!!
My pleasure! Thank you Living Soil!
Really appreciate your honest reviews! Based on the above video (among other factors) decided to go with Peloton. Not sure if you have been following Peloton lately, but the customer service has been terrible. Repeated cancelled deliveries, no follow up from Peloton. Overpromising and under-delivering. While it's great that they're making some big acquisitions, sadly they are dropping the ball with actual customers, delivery and support.
Thanks! Yeah.... but to be honest, I am seeing that from a majority of home fitness companies. What I have noticed is that COVID-19 caused a ton of people to purchase home gym equipment. It has also made it hard to manufacture the equipment, deliver it, and staff a support center because of employee shortages and special handling due to COVID procedures. You pair this with a sudden and dramatic increase in sales and you have a recipe for disaster. They just can't keep up. Not defending Peloton at all, but I am seeing negative experiences increase across the board. Regardless, hope you get yours quickly, without issue, and love it!
Great review spot on with your honesty.
Thank you! Love comments like this as I am trying to be as honest as possible!
Great breakdown between them!!
Thanks myBSlife!
This is a great video, thank you for doing it. I just got my Peloton a few days ago and I’m happy to say that my family is all very happy with it. Just a note: you can buy clip in toe cages for the peloton, you have to call them as it’s not on their website but I already sent them back. Since they clip in they are incredibly difficult to clip out because your shoe slides around in the cage, then you use your hands and next you know you’re bleeding- ouch! I can’t say I recommend that. I too wish they had double sided pedals, maybe we’ll switch them someday but for now we’re just getting everyone clipless shoes. I watched most of your videos before I bought my bike, so thank you!!
So glad the videos helped you out and you are loving the Peloton! Thanks for sharing your experience about the cages. I knew I had heard about them having an option but did not know they worked like that! I actually just got the replacement pedals in for a review that have cages on one side and SPD clip-ins on the other! Have a good one Teri!
If you end switching the pedals to the double sided ones it voids your warranty according the reviews I saw that address it
@@dunggg not true
One advantage of the Nordic Track (from what I have seen on other reviews) is that the resistance is set automatically via the training ride. With the Peloton the rider has to change the resistance themselves using the knob. This (for me) is a huge benefit that should be mentioned in this kind of review. Otherwise very good video. I was not aware of the quality issues with the Nordic Track. It is a bit worrying as I want to buy the NT for my wife for her birthday. She would love the scenic routes.
Thanks Dirk! You are right about that being a great feature. I think I mentioned it in the original review but not this comparison. I also did not give the swivel monitor enough credit as that is a great nice feature for variety. If you think your wife would love the scenic rides, I still recommend getting this bike... just protect yourself. This video goes into it that a little more: ruclips.net/video/CPfsaO9cYvA/видео.html
The new Peloton Bike + has the swivel screen and the auto resistance feature. It is also 600 more for the bike now that they put the original on sale, but they do have these features now as well. :)
Yes, I feel that there wasn't enough said about the automatic incline and decline options with the outdoor scenic bike sessions and the swivel monitor.
It was an excellent review. Thank you. Finally, I decided to buy the Echelon EX-5S
Thank you so much! Congrats and hope you love the bike!
Thank you very much. 😄
Awesome video man! very detailed
Thank you! Really appreciate it Chase!
very interesting video and great commentary. made me choose based on what I wanted from a home bike.
Thank you so much Paul and I hope your choice ends up being a great fit!
Travis - Thank you so much for your assistance in helping me make an informed decision! It is greatly appreciated.
My pleasure! Always love to hear the videos helped out so thank you!
Thank you. I literally had a Nordic Trac S22i in my cart and was purchasing it just mins before seeing this video. I have zero luck with defective products and the headache, hassles and run arounds I would have gotten made me get the peloton instead. Nordic Trac if u can’t take care of customers - you aren’t getting them. Ty Peloton for caring about your customers!
Glad I could help and hope whatever you decide to go with works out great!
You were never purchasing it.
Thanks for the review Travis. It would have been nice to cover monthly subscription to their virtual training? That might also play a part in deciding long term cost.
No problem and thanks for the feedback Omar!
I have a Nordic track and I love every thing about it ..but Travis is right , you really have to test all you can within the warranty period. My flywheel had a squeaking sound problem and that took two months to get it fixed. Customer service was not bad at all, but just takes long time to get it fixed.
Great to hear you are loving it Oscar and thank for sharing your experience! Will help others to make a more informed decision!
Excellent review!
Thanks Justin!
I did go ahead and get the s22i, it arrives on monday but I also got 3 year extended warranty. I did purchase through Amazon. The outdoor rides are what sold me because I was always a road rider but health issues have me avoiding heat and winter is coming.
Awesome! I still absolutely love the scenic rides on the S22i so I think you will really like your bike. Sounds like you made some smart decisions. Hope everything goes smooth and it works perfect! Enjoy it Melissa!
Hey, can you provide a quick update on this bike Melissa? I’m thinking about getting it from Amazon as well.
🚴🏽♀️💨Yippee 🥳
This was great! Thank you sooo much!
Good to hear and thank you so much Melissa!
Thanks for the review! I was actually leaning towards the NordicTrack, but after your review I think the Peloton is now my choice. Biggest reason was the one you pointed out as a tall guy - knees being close to the handlebars! I have a NordicTrack recumbent bike that I'm selling because of this problem. I'm 6'1" with long legs and I always feel like my knees are going to smack the handlebars and that makes for a very unpleasant ride. SO glad you touched on this topic because I was hoping that this wouldn't be an issue with any of these bikes and this is a HUGE factor for me in picking a bike I will be happy with long-term. Thanks for being the only review I've found that pointed this item out! Great video - subscribed and will be checking out others!
Thank you so much D T and glad the video helped! Tall guy problems. Even when you don't hit your knees, the experience is not the same when you come close every time. Hope you love the Peloton!
These were the 3 I was deciding between! Great video. I'm glad I waited a little longer in stead of panic buying last March when gyms closed because the Peloton competitors seem to have come up with some really great products. I'm going with the Echelon largely because you seemed too tall for the NordicTrack (you're similar height to my husband), and the backorders for the Peloton are much longer right now. Thanks for sharing your views.
Thank you so much and glad the video helped! I am 6'3" and you are correct about the fit on the S22i. It felt a little too tight for me. Glad to hear you figured out the best option for you! Enjoy it!!
I was leaning toward S22 but now you have me questioning it. Great video!
Thanks Steve! Luckily, their are a lot of options out there today. A lot of people have loved their iFit bike purchase, but unfortunately I see the most frustration from people with bad experiences from those bikes as well.
I was about to pull the trigger and purchase the Echelon to save some money. After watching Travis' video I decided to go with Peloton. Delivery was also a huge factor in my decision. Only Peloton offered white glove delivery (included with the price). I can't wait to receive my Peloton bike!
Congrats Marie! Both are great options but glad to hear the video helped you figure out which is best for you. Hope you love it!!!
Very informative review....thanks
My pleasure!
I really liked your professional tester! Great review! Really helped me make my final decision.
Expensive but they provide very valuable feedback. 😂 Thank you and glad to hear the video helped out!
I’m soo glad I watched this video. I’ve been a bit undecided about Peloton but this just sold me, thank you
Glad I could help and hope you love it!
... except you'll never get the Peloton. It's been two months for me and they canceled today. You have to add that into your calculations.
Did they say why they cancelled? Was it maybe because of the release of the new bike?
@@Learnwithtravis No. I called yesterday and I got the automated XPO delivery response and everything was okay... due to be delivered today. Got all the messages from Peloton acting like I was actually going to get the bike after 2 months. Then this morning I called XPO again and I was connected to a live person and they said they didn't have the bike. It hadn't been delivered to them. The same thing happened to a social media acquaintance of mine so I was half expecting it. I just was hoping since I was already at the 8 month mark, they'd do things right by me. But alas.
Yeah, that happens with XPO and is unfortunate. The good news is your order was not cancelled but delivery. I would call Peloton because that probably means you are real close. But I do understand the frustration.
Great review. Thank you.
Thanks Steve!
thank you for taking the time to review the bikes!
No problem at all 1972centaur!
I really like your energy !! Great video
Thank you so much Vanessa!
Really solid review videos
Thank you!
Travis
This was very well done. Your videos are the best!
P.S.Great to hear EX5s tech issue resolved
Thanks Ray! Much appreciated! I was very glad to see it resolved as well because it is a pretty solid bike and I hated seeing that get in the way.
@@Learnwithtravis fortunately I bought it from Costco. Returned after 5 months. Horrible experience with customer service and the technology. The metrics were never fully resolved. I did not once have everything working, received a response from only one person Brett. He continued to push issue upstairs but NEVER did anyone really care except him. Too bad.....
Thank you, you guys are what makes RUclips what it is!
No problem at all and thank you so much for this comment! So very much appreciated!!!
I’ve had my Peloton bike for almost 4 years and 700 rides. The user interface keeps getting better. Lots of new instructors and ride options. All the new classes for strength, yoga and outdoor running have been a great add. Bike quality has been great - no issues at all. Only complaint was the Peloton HRM - I’d pass on it and het a Scosche. Pretty thorough eval but I say stick with the leader. Ride on.
I have had the exact same experience! Glad it has been great for ya!
Hi LearnwithTravis - great review! Hi Shree - glad you see your input. Four years? Awesome to read - did you extend any warranty or maintenance contract w Peleton? Do you think there is a need to? I have an appointment this week at the Peleton store to try the bike and I’m pretty sure I’ll pull the trigger on the bike+ so thank you for any suggestions :)
@@lauriechin4823 I never bought a warranty and haven’t had any problems with it.
BTW, if you do buy, please use my referral code: VHPZWR. if you buy, can you post the delivery time. I’m thinking of upgrading mine.
@@OCShree Thank you for the info about the warranty Shree! (If my best friend's referral code cannot be used I will definitely use yours! She asked me to use hers but I hear there is a limit to how many times a referral code can be used). I will get back to you for sure on lead time - going to the store this Thursday (wanted to get on the bike and ask question in person). Thanks again! :)
I own the norditrack s22i the bike is dope , fan option , automatic Incline, resistance best part is the ifit and screen.. by the way its comes with a free 1 year family subscription
Glad to hear it is working out so well!
I've always enjoyed your reviews, Travis. I just cancelled my MYX bike - ordered it 12 weeks ago and it is still not here - a new company with little customer support and no phone number contact, I will look elsewhere. I like the iFit, but not sure about the NordicTrack bike. ProForm has a bike with iFit, but only with a 10" screen. Maybe Stryde will excite me - look forward to your review. Good luck getting a MYX bike.
Thanks Irena! That is a bummer. I have had my order for the MYX in for a while now and figured it was coming soon. Guess not! I hope you are able to find the right bike for you! Good luck!
I just got my Peleton bike and I am loving it. I got extremely lucky and got it delivered in 2 DAYS after ordering it.. I live in San Diego so I’m not sure if my location is the reason why I got it so quickly (idk if theres a Peleton factory nearby or anything) but customer service was great and delivery was awesome.
WOW! That is extremely lucky! A lot of people are waiting months. Congrats and enjoy it!!!
I’ve been using the peloton app with a lifefitness IC6 at my gym. I love that bike, but it’s like $2500+. I almost bought a used peloton from a friend, but I stumbled on some videos about the Echelon, and the EX-3 is now $599 and the EX-5 is $999. I know id need a phone or tablet for the 3, but I have several tablets, one with the 12” screen, and I wouldn’t have to worry about their tablet going bad, although that doesn’t seem to be an issue. I’ve also been looking at the Diamondback 1260, it seems very similar to the IC6. The important thing is I can physically try a peloton and the echelon in person, which I’m going to do this week. Thank you for the excellent review. It’s going to be tough to beat the price of the echelon, and I can pick it up in person, so no shipping. So many choices now days lol. Great review!
Thank you so much and you are right! A lot of choice which can make it challenging. Good luck with your decision!
Great review Travis, we went through 1 cheap and 1 mid range bikes before returning them back due to build quality issues. Thanks to you we have shortlisted our next bike to a Peloton + (the cost is the issue), the S22i (the build quality in question) and the Matrix CXP. Can you do a review on the CXP please, I know it doesnt have a tablet screen but you can hook up a tablet mount and download an app from playstore just as easy because I think the build quality may outshine the others, Your review will help us decide, many thanks
Thank you so much Javad! I don't have that one but will add it to my list of bikes to look into! You might want to check out this video as it might put some other options on the table! ruclips.net/video/mE1kc5-os_U/видео.html
Thank You Travis, great comparison. Although very detailed I missed one thing: The monthly fees. They are significant and differ a lot. Nordictrack charges 399 Euro per year for a family with first Year included in the price, Peloton charges 828 Euro as per their Website (69 Euro per month) for a family. I seems there are cheaper options available for one user, but in any case this costs should be determined upfront and be part of the buying decision.
Very true and a significant part of the purchase decision. I don't usually get into pricing numbers because 1 - they are easy to look up and 2 - they can change and then the video would be misleading. The Velocore and Stryde make for really good monthly subscription fee options too if you have not looked into those! 😀 Thanks Rainer!
@@Learnwithtravis Thank You for the hint with Velocore and Stryde, Travis. Currently I have not really a purchase plan, but its interesting to see what is possible today. Might be an option for next winter, now I am looking forward to bike outside in real world. Greetings from Switzerland! Rainer
I wish there were more recent reviews about the Nordic track bike. We’re looking at purchasing it but all of the videos on RUclips are for the older versions. It’s my understanding that with a newer version that came out in January 2021 a lot of these problems have been resolved.
I have one on the way!!!
Solid review. I went with the nordictrack S22i. I think it’s a fabulous bike, I have had no issues and I love the scenic rides. But if you want studio spin classes I think Peloton is probably better. If not Nordictrack is better. I personally have had no quality issues and my software isn’t an issue, but I have heard some complaints. As long as I continue to have no issues, I will have no regrets. But I think they really need to work on support (based on comments I have heard on the Facebook pages) and it’s a valid point. I bought my bike at a third party retailer.
Thank you and great to hear! I am very interested to see how the comments balance out between people with good experiences versus bad with the S22i. Very happy to hear you are loving it and it has worked out so well!
LearnWithTravis my guess (based on the Facebook boards I am on dedicated to the nordictrack bike) is that the vast majority of people have a great experience but those who don’t have a REALLY bad experience. That minority is vocal. I think other brands also have QC issues-I have heard many, especially with the Peloton tread for example-but my sense is that customer service with Nordictrack is not good when there is a significant issue. I have heard that it’s better to reach out to them on Facebook messenger vs call them.
You could be on to something and that might be why people are more vocal. If you have an issue with a Peloton they generally fix it without too much fuss so you have a relatively satisfied customer. If a NordicTrack person with a problematic bike has to go through hell to get it fixed, they are going to be more vocal because of how they felt they were treated. (Which to me shows that NordicTrack has some work to do because that is not right) Great point!
Great job very helpful thank you
No problem at all! Thank you so much Mike!